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Atchoum

European Shorthair · Male · Young · 1 year

Atchoum is also part of the abandoned group during a move, in the middle of many other four-legged friends. And despite his small name that smells like a cold, he's a real ray of sunshine 💛 This little guy is a big cuddler: he loves company, asks for hugs and doesn't hesitate to tell you about his life! Very talkative, he always has something to say and will keep you company with great meows 😺 And in terms of gourmandise, let me warn you: he never refuses a good bowl or a small treat 😋 As his name suggests, Atchoum is a coryza cat: he will need an attentive family, ready to offer him the follow-up and little care that his condition requires. Nothing frightening, just a bit of attention and a lot of love 🐾 If you're looking for a cuddly companion, gourmand and never stingy with chatter, Atchoum is the ideal roommate 🏡

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Atchoum fait lui aussi partie de la bande abandonnée lors d'un déménagement, au milieu de plein d'autres copains à quatre pattes. Et malgré son petit nom qui sent le rhume, c'est un vrai rayon de soleil 💛 Ce petit gars est un grand affectueux : il adore la compagnie, réclame les câlins et n'hésite pas à vous raconter sa vie ! Très bavard, il a toujours quelque chose à dire et vous tiendra compagnie à grands coups de miaous 😺 Et niveau gourmandise, autant vous prévenir : il ne refuse jamais une bonne gamelle ou une petite friandise 😋 Comme son prénom l'indique, Atchoum est un chat coryza : il aura besoin d'une famille attentive, prête à lui offrir le suivi et les petits soins que son état demande. Rien d'effrayant, juste un peu d'attention et beaucoup d'amour 🐾 Si vous cherchez un compagnon câlin, gourmand et jamais avare en papotages, Atchoum est le colocataire idéal 🏡

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇫🇷Meaux
Shelter
AniMeaux
Living with Atchoum
  • Good with cats
Cared for by AniMeaux · MeauxLearn about European Shorthair

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Atchoum home

What you'll need for Atchoum in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Atchoum

What life with Atchoum looks like

Atchoum is a young adult european shorthair cat waiting at AniMeaux in Meaux.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Atchoum, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Atchoum?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. AniMeaux handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Atchoum on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Atchoum if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — AniMeaux will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Atchoum already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Atchoum isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with AniMeaux early rather than rehoming privately; they know Atchoum and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FR). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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